Surrealism Movies
THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY
In an unnamed European town, a lepidopterist and her housekeeper engage in an intense sadomasochistic relationship. As their bond deepens, the power...
SOCIETY
Society is a 1989 horror film that follows a teenage boy who discovers that his wealthy family is part of a sinister secret society. As he delves...
A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is a Swedish drama film that explores the human condition through a series of darkly comic vignettes....
ZARDOZ
Set in a dystopian future, 'Zardoz' follows the story of Zed, a rebellious Exterminator from a primitive society, who challenges the idyllic lives of...
REFN
Refn is a psychological thriller film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The story follows a drug trafficker who becomes involved in a dangerous game...
THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl is a whimsical and surreal anime film that follows a young woman on a wild night out in Kyoto. As she embarks on a...
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus tells the story of a traveling theater troupe led by the immortal Dr. Parnassus, who makes a deal with the devil...
THE ONE I LOVE
The One I Love is a mind-bending romantic drama that explores the complexities of relationships and identity. Starring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth...
NEO TOKYO
Neo Tokyo is a collection of three short stories that explore different aspects of futuristic Tokyo. Each story delves into the dark and surreal...
CHANNEL ZERO
Channel Zero is a horror anthology television series based on popular 'creepypasta' stories from the internet. The first season, titled 'Candle Cove,'...
WILD AT HEART
Wild at Heart is a 1990 American film directed by David Lynch. The film follows a young couple, Sailor and Lula, as they navigate a dangerous road...
SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK
Synecdoche, New York is a thought-provoking drama film that explores the intricacies of life and art through the lens of a theater director, Caden...
IN BRUGES
In Bruges is a dark comedy that follows hitmen Ray and Ken, who are sent to the picturesque city of Bruges, Belgium, by their ruthless boss, Harry....
THE HOLY MOUNTAIN
The Holy Mountain is a surrealist film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. It follows a Christ-like figure and seven materialistic individuals who...
FRIDA
Frida is a biographical drama film that explores the life of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The movie delves into her complex relationship with...
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
THE DOUBLE
The Double is a dark comedy drama film about a man who is driven to madness by the appearance of his doppelganger. As he struggles to maintain his...
MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON
Meshes of the Afternoon is a landmark in experimental cinema, directed by Maya Deren. This short film is a surreal exploration of the subconscious...
DEAD LEAVES
Dead Leaves is a fast-paced, action-packed anime film that follows the story of two amnesiac criminals who wake up in a strange prison with no memory...
TIME BANDITS
Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure film about a young boy who joins a group of time-traveling dwarves on a journey through history. Along the way,...
MIND GAME
Mind Game is a surreal and mind-bending animated film that explores themes of life, death, and personal transformation. The story follows Nishi, an...
LOST HIGHWAY
Lost Highway is a surreal neo-noir film that follows the story of a jazz saxophonist, Fred Madison, who begins receiving mysterious videotapes of him...
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
2001: A Space Odyssey is a groundbreaking science fiction film that explores themes of evolution, technology, and artificial intelligence. Directed by...
REPO MAN
Repo Man is a cult classic film that blends elements of science fiction, punk rock, and dark comedy. The movie follows Otto, a young punk rocker...
AMARCORD
Amarcord is a nostalgic and bittersweet coming-of-age film set in a small Italian village during the 1930s. Through a series of vignettes, the film...
THE DOUBLE
The Double (2013) is a darkly comic film directed by Richard Ayoade. It follows the story of Simon James, a timid office worker whose life is turned...
AFTER HOURS
After Hours is a black comedy film that follows the surreal and often bizarre night of Paul Hackett, a word processor in New York City. After meeting...
EXISTENZ
eXistenZ is a science fiction thriller directed by David Cronenberg. The film explores the blurred lines between reality and virtual reality through...
AMER
Amer is a 2009 Belgian-French giallo film directed by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani. The film is divided into three segments, each exploring the...
EL TOPO
El Topo is a cult classic film that is often considered a pioneering work of the surrealist and avant-garde genres. Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky,...
LOST RIVER
Lost River is a surreal fantasy thriller that marks the directorial debut of Ryan Gosling. Set in a crumbling Detroit-like city, the film follows a...
BIRDMAN
Birdman is a 2014 film that follows Riggan Thomson, a faded Hollywood actor famous for his role as a superhero, as he attempts to revitalize his...
BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
Being John Malkovich is a quirky and surreal film that follows the story of a puppeteer named Craig Schwartz, who discovers a portal that leads...
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK
Picnic at Hanging Rock is a mysterious drama film based on the disappearance of three schoolgirls and a teacher during a picnic at a geological...
LISZTOMANIA
A fantastical musical biographical film about the life of composer Franz Liszt, focusing on his romantic relationships and rivalry with fellow...
HOLY MOTORS
Holy Motors is a surreal and dreamlike film that explores the boundaries of cinema and performance. It follows a mysterious man named Monsieur Oscar...
THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a fantastical tale following the eccentric Baron Munchausen as he embarks on a series of unbelievable...
ENEMY
Enemy is a 2013 psychological thriller that explores the unsettling tale of a man who discovers his exact look-alike in a movie. Adam Bell, a history...
DELICATESSEN
Delicatessen is a darkly comedic and visually stunning film set in a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce. The story follows the quirky...
THE SKIN I LIVE IN
The Skin I Live In is a psychological thriller directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows a brilliant plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Ledgard, who,...
MULHOLLAND DRIVE
Mulholland Drive is a surreal mystery film that delves into the dark underbelly of Hollywood. It follows the story of an amnesiac woman who stumbles...
TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me is a psychological horror film that serves as a prequel to the television series Twin Peaks. The movie follows the last...
FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a surreal, darkly comedic film based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel. It follows journalist Raoul Duke and his...
I HEART HUCKABEES
I Heart Huckabees is a philosophical comedy-drama film that follows the story of a man who seeks the help of existential detectives to unravel the...
NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL
Night is Short, Walk on Girl is a whimsical and surreal animated film that follows the peculiar and adventurous night of a young woman as she...
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